MATCH CENTRE
Preview
Carlton vs Richmond – Round 1, 2026
The Carlton Blues face the Richmond Tigers in Round 1 of the 2026 AFL season. Follow the live scores, team lists, match statistics and key moments from the game at MCG.
Injury Report
Carlton
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Adam Cerra | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Matthew Cottrell | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
| Francis Evans | Knee | 2-3 weeks |
| Adam Saad | Hamstring | 2-3 weeks |
| Jesse Motlop | Knee | Next Season |
| Nic Newman | Suspension | Round 3 |
| Harry O'Farrell | Knee | TBC |
| Billy Wilson | Foot | TBC |
Richmond
| NAME | REASON | EXPECTED RETURN |
|---|---|---|
| Dion Prestia | Hamstring | 1 week |
| Samson Ryan | Foot | 3-4 weeks |
| Josh Smillie | Quad | 6-10 weeks |
| Mykelti Lefau | Suspension | Round 2 |
| Judson Clarke | ACL | TBC |
| Sam Cumming | Shoulder | TBC |
| Taj Hotton | Hip | TBC |
| Thomas Sims | Elbow/Foot | TBC |
| Nick Vlastuin | Conditioning | Test |
Previous 5 Games
Carlton
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 5/3/26 | Sydney | L 132 - 69 |
| 21/8/25 | Essendon | W 56 - 90 |
| 16/8/25 | Port Adelaide | W 118 - 64 |
| 9/8/25 | Gold Coast | L 74 - 93 |
| 3/8/25 | Fremantle | L 94 - 67 |
Richmond
| DATE | OPP | RESULT |
|---|---|---|
| 23/8/25 | Geelong | L 64 - 103 |
| 17/8/25 | North Melbourne | L 135 - 87 |
| 9/8/25 | St Kilda | L 52 - 56 |
| 2/8/25 | Gold Coast | L 107 - 23 |
| 27/7/25 | Collingwood | L 57 - 93 |
Match Summary
Team Stats
Carlton
Richmond
Player Stats
Carlton
Richmond
Team Lists
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